Finding the Third Proportional to 46,260 and 99,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,260 and 99,079 is: 212,205.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,260 : 99,079 = 99,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,260/99,079 = 99,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,260x = 99,079 × 99,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,260x = 9,816,648,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,816,648,241/46,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,205.97
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